... the 16th century when the Moroccan prince Ahmad el Mansour gained control of this route and sought to diminish it importance. Ouadane declined as Chinguetti, about a 100km away, prospered. As was typical of the fortified towns on the caravan route, ...

Abdu's organized our trip to Ouadāne. A guide led us deep into the desert; a 5 day trek through the sand dunes. It was our first time riding a camel and the animal's rhythm took a little getting used to. The camels carried our ...

Outside Ouadāne is one of the most amazing natural spectacles on Earth. The Eye of the Sahara, officially called the Richat Structure, can be seen from space. It was originally thought to be caused by a meteorite striking Earth. Now it ...